SKIRTINGS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

skirtings

noun

plural of skirting

as in edgings

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something the skirting on the saddle was a slightly darker shade of leather

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Noun

Bake until crust is dry around the edges and just beginning to brown, 25–35 minutes.

— Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Removing leaves from the edges of your garden beds will give you a clean boundary between the lawn and garden beds, adding some order to the garden’s appearance.

— Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of edges

Noun

Thursday’s action ramps up the pressure on the institutions, which were sent a document by the financial protection agency demanding data about their loans in Eaton and Palisades fire perimeters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Outside their perimeters, vendors hawked noodles and cigarettes from makeshift stalls.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of perimeters

Noun

Recent acquisitions include Richards River Camp in the Mara North Conservancy and a collection of properties in Rwanda, signaling ambitious growth beyond Kenya's borders.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The Basel Committee coordinated banking supervision across borders, and the Council of Europe’s 2024 AI convention shows that binding agreement on principles is attainable.

— Stephen Pitt-Walker, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of borders

Noun

But a recent study found that people with larger waist circumferences who ate one avocado daily for six months did not see improvements in blood sugar, insulin levels, or insulin resistance.

— Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 30 June 2026
Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.

— Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025

Definition of circumferences

Noun

Its effectiveness will depend on how federal agencies identify emerging threats and respond to companies or individuals that cross legal boundaries.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Yet, the same earnings also show how the boundaries between legacy weapons and emerging defense technology are increasingly blurred.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of boundaries

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